Decision Maker: Executive
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: Yes
Is subject to call in?: Yes
To inform the Executive of changes to
regulations on charging for Adult Social Care services introduced
by the Care Act, and seek agreement on consulting on options
arising from those changes.
The Executive considered a revised report that had been issued following publication of new Government guidance in relation to the Care Act.
RESOLVED that, on the basis of the Final Guidance on the introduction of Phase 1 of the Care Act stating that consultation on charging arrangements is not necessary if Local Authorities are not intending to change their approach to charging, no consultation on charging arrangements be undertaken at this time.
Wards Affected: (All Wards);
Financial Impact: Within existing budget
Declarations: None
Subject to Urgent Proceedings: No
Making Representations: In writing to the Director of Adult Social Care, Health & Housing
Other reasons / organisations consulted
To be determined
Consultees
People in receipt of Adult Social Care, and
their carers
Contact: Neil Haddock, Chief Officer: Commissioning and Resources Email: neil.haddock@bracknell-forest.gov.uk Tel: 01344 351385.
Report author: Neil Haddock
Publication date: 18/11/2014
Date of decision: 18/11/2014
Decided at meeting: 18/11/2014 - Executive
Effective from: 26/11/2014
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